YEARLY HIGH
1.6919 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.5132 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5890 KRW

2015 RWF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RWF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 1.6919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 1.5132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1786 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5752 to the December average rate of 1.5722, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.6919 was up 4.39% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.6207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RWF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,459 KRW
2014 Average 7,690 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 7,566 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 893.18 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.6661
1.5393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.5828, compared to 1.5952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.1330 KRW (High: 1.6499 / Low: 1.5169). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 KRW (High: 1.5872 / Low: 1.5539).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1330
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0863 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 1.6555) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.4997), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1559 (+10.39%).

2015 Avg (September) 1.6555
2014 Avg (September) 1.4997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6043 1.5450 1.5752
February 1.6173 1.5743 1.5952
March 1.6327 1.5782 1.6021
April 1.6014 1.5405 1.5681
May 1.6141 1.5518 1.5799
June 1.6239 1.5132 1.5764
July 1.6299 1.5578 1.5855
August 1.6847 1.5810 1.6389
September 1.6919 1.6195 1.6555
October 1.6499 1.5169 1.5693
November 1.5755 1.5198 1.5499
December 1.5872 1.5539 1.5722